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Author: CaptainFI

Financial Independence Reviews 
June 29, 2023September 13, 2023

Slow Travel – Philippines and SE Asia

Posted By: CaptainFI 895 Views 0 Comment holiday expenses, philippines, saving money, se asia, travel

My partner and I spent 2 months traveling SE Asia in late 2022 through to early 2023. Here’s a breakdown of expenses and what really stood out from our trip!

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Podcast 
June 21, 2023January 3, 2024

Podcast | Q and A Session with Matt Raad – Part TWO

Posted By: CaptainFI 3750 Views 0 Comment ebusiness, making money online, online business, podcast, websites

Welcome to Part TWO of my Q and A Session with Matt Raad from the eBusiness Institute, who is joining us again, to cover some FAQs about making money online.

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Financial Independence Podcast 
June 19, 2023May 4, 2025

Podcast | FI Freedom Retreats with Amy Minkley

Posted By: CaptainFI 3964 Views 0 Comment fi community, fi freedom retreats, fire, investing, making money, money, podcast

On board the pod is Amy Minkley to talk about FI Freedom Retreats in Bali. We discuss Amy’s journey to FI and how FI freedom retreats was created!

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Financial Independence Saving Money 
June 19, 2023March 31, 2024

What is a Budget Binder and Do I need one?

Posted By: CaptainFI 1176 Views 0 Comment budgeting, financial independence, money management, save money, saving money

Budget binders help people keep track of their finances and to work towards financial goals. So exactly what is a budget binder and do you need one?

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Financial Independence Investing Reviews 
June 15, 2023February 14, 2024

REST Super review – How do they stack up?

Posted By: CaptainFI 1860 Views 0 Comment investing, rest super, reviews, super reviews, superannuation, superannuation reviews

REST is Australia’s 3rd biggest super fund by membership. Started for the benefit of retail workers, it’s now open for anyone. Here’s my REST super review.

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Financial Independence Saving Money 
June 12, 2023June 13, 2023

Turning a shipping Container into a Home; How easy is it?

Posted By: CaptainFI 996 Views 0 Comment cheap homes, housing crisis, shipping container homes, shipping containers into homes, tiny houses

Shipping container into home: it is possible, but they require permits. They’re cheaper & quicker to build than regular houses. So what’s involved? Read on..

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Financial Independence Podcast 
June 8, 2023January 28, 2024

Podcast | This Is Your Captain Speaking #4 – One Year of Early Retirement

Posted By: CaptainFI 1378 Views 0 Comment captainFI, early retirement, financial independence, fire, podcast

‘This is your Captain Speaking’ is a series from the Financial Independence Podcast where CaptainFI provides updates on his FIRE journey.

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Investing Popular Reviews 
June 5, 2023September 28, 2023

Barefoot Investor Index Funds – The Best Index Share ETFs

Posted By: CaptainFI 85869 Views 49 Comments barefoot investor, barefoot investor ETF, barefoot investor index funds, barefoot investor managed funds, barefoot investor shares

Barefoot investor index funds review from an experienced and long term investor on the path to independence. Click to discover the barefoot investor shares.

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Financial Independence Reviews Saving Money 
June 5, 2023August 22, 2023

Barefoot Investor Pillow Review; Is the Dunlopillo overrated?

Posted By: CaptainFI 1865 Views 0 Comment barefoot investor, dunlopillo, pillow reviews, reviews, saving money

What is the Barefoot Investor Pillow? Dunlopillo pillows are made from natural latex, and Barefoot Investor says they are good value. Here’s my full review..

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Financial Independence Reviews 
June 4, 2023May 4, 2025

Finance blogs: The Best Financial Independence and Personal Finance blogs

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Finance blogs – the best financial independence and personal finance blogs from Australia and the World!

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Captain FI is a retired international Air Transport Pilot from Australia. He is passionate about Financial Literacy, and enjoys writing and podcasting about financial education, aviation and his journey to Financial Independence and retiring early at age 30. About Captain FI or Contact Me

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